Engineering & Automotive Courses

Our engineering study programmes will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills for a range of sectors including civil, transport, electrical, aerospace and offshore oil and gas. You will develop your skills in our multi-million pound engineering workshops and mechatronics lab at our Twelve Quays campus.

On an automotive course, you will master your skills on real cars, including petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid engines and be taught by tutors with a wide variety of industry experience. Our excellent links with employers have enabled us to develop a flexible range of qualifications to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this industry.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING Courses at Wirral Met 7 Courses

Course Code E167
Diploma in Engineering - E167
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
lifetimeskillsguarantee
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E158
BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 3 - E158
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
lifetimeskillsguarantee
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E013
Engineering Diploma - E013
Full-time
Level 2
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E154
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in General Engineering - E154
Part-time
University Level
19+ Adults - Full Time
19+ Adults - Part Time
Employer
Higher Education
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E213
T-Level in Mechanical Engineering (Design Dev) - E213
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E196
T Level - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - E196
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E197
T Level Foundation Programme - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - E197
Full-time
Level 2
16-18 Year Olds
12 Quays Campus

AUTOMOTIVE Courses at Wirral Met 6 Courses

Course Code E023
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles Diploma - E023
Full-time
Level 3
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
lifetimeskillsguarantee
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E182
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement - E182
Part-time
Level 3
19+ Adults - Part Time
Employer
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E192
Diploma in Vehicle Inspection IMI Level 2 (VRQ) - E192
Full-time
Level 2
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E173
Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Routine Maintenance Activities Award Level 2 - E173
Part-time
Level 2
19+ Adults - Part Time
Employer
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E214
Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling - E214
Distance Learning
Level 3
19+ Adults - Full Time
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E215
Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric / Hybrid Vehicles and Components - E215
Distance Learning
Level 4
19+ Adults - Full Time
12 Quays Campus

2 Courses

Course Code E217
Aspiring Engineering Professional - E217
Full-time
Level 1
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
12 Quays Campus

Course Code E219
Aspiring Automotive Maintenance Professional - E219
Full-time
Level 1
16-18 Year Olds
19+ Adults - Full Time
12 Quays Campus

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Stuart Umbers

Stuart started at Wirral Met in 2014 as an intermediate level engineering apprentice and progressed on to the advanced level apprenticeship, where he worked at Prowell Ltd in Ellesmere Port, the world's largest manufacturer of corrugated cardboard. Stuart has become an integral part of their engineering team.

Jonathan Faragher

Jonathan completed level 2 & 3 apprenticeships at GS Engineering before progressing onto an Engineering Officer cadetship at Maersk Shipping, studying towards a Degree in Engineering at Southampton Solent University.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

These courses equip students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto occupations including:

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There are a wide range of jobs in the engineering sector; starting salaries for Engineering Operatives are around £12,000 per year and graduate starting salaries for Energy Engineers are from £22,000 – £30,000 per year.

Source: nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Engineering technicians

Up to £43,000

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Civil engineers

Up to £45,000

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Engineering professionals n.e.c.

Up to £52,000

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Engineering & Automotive

WHAT NEXT

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Stuart Umbers

Jonathan Faragher

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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